For 130 years, our university has been dedicated to preparing students for lives of service. In this month’s 130-year anniversary look back, we reflect on moments like EBU Day, ETC Day, and simple acts of lending a helping hand, with each one giving our students the opportunity to serve the community as Christ did.

Noely Flores Fonseca ’25 gained real-world insight into law enforcement through her fall internship last year!   As a recent forensic psychology graduate, she worked alongside officers with the @eugenepolicedepartment, riding on patrol, engaging with the community, and learning what it truly means to serve and protect. Time spent connecting with local businesses during downtown patrols reinforced her understanding of how safety and trust are built between police and the community.   The internship allowed Noely to apply concepts from her forensic psychology coursework while developing professional skills such as communication, observation, and situational awareness. Most significantly, her experience with the Eugene Police Department brought clarity to her future goals in law enforcement, solidifying her desire to pursue a career as a police officer.   Reflecting on the experience, she encourages other students to approach internships with curiosity and initiative. “Look at the most random places,” she advised. “You never know where you can get an internship. Try to make the most of it, make good connections, and talk to as many people as you can.”   Great work, Noely! Watch the video on our YouTube! Read the full article on our website!

Football season is in full swing 🏈 We asked our Beacons how it’s going so far! From bold opinions to strong reactions, hear what students, faculty, and staff had to say about the teams and players they cheer or jeer.

Planning for the summer with Christian camps! 🏕️☀️ Our Beacons were able to connect on opportunities for professional and spiritual growth this summer at our annual Christian Camp Fair. Thank you to all who joined us! @baseministry @camparrahwanna @camp_harlow @cbcc1945 @troutcreekbiblecamp @twinrocksfriends @canyonviewministries @lutherwoodor @camp_tadmor @agapefamilies

Our Student Leaders are ready to lead Spring Semester with some fun along the way! 👏

We’re back at it with hard-hitting questions for our students, staff, and professors! 🎤 With Christmas Break still on our minds, we asked our Beacons to sum up their last month with a song. Listen in to hear what they chose!

On the Ranch with Professor Bovee!🐴 We got a taste of ranch life as we joined Tammy Bovee, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, on her homestead! With friendly animals, fresh apple trees, and sunny skies, our visit to Ricochet Ranch made for a great summer adventure. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel!

Today, we pause to remember the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s sermons, teachings, and life continue to inspire us to pursue love, justice, and faith in our everyday lives and within our community. “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8